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X457 XRH

2000 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,490 mi
Last recorded126,490 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX457 XRH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 126,490 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill and inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill and inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 126,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill and inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill and inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 122,411 miles

harsh corrosion underside

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2018 122,410 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

harsh corrosion underside

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2017 118,591 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion both front chassis rails

slight corrosion both outer sills

Fail 27 Jul 2017 118,591 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion both front chassis rails

slight corrosion both outer sills

Pass 15 Jul 2016 112,229 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 103,189 miles

both rear sills very rusty

o/s rear lower wheel arche very badly rusted

Pass 24 Jul 2014 97,361 miles

both rear sills very rusty

Fail 29 Jul 2013 89,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear sills rusty

Pass 29 Jul 2013 89,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear sills rusty

Fail 1 Aug 2012 77,307 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

none stander number plates fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2012 77,307 miles

none stander number plates fitted

Pass 9 May 2011 65,955 miles

nono stander number plates on car

Pass 4 Jun 2010 61,984 miles

long travel on h. brake

nono standered number plates on car

slight bind on o/s front brake

Fail 5 Jun 2009 53,643 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 53,643 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 49,588 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

none standerd number plates fitted

all tyres side wall surface cracking

Pass 16 May 2007 46,225 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 42,562 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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X457 XRH is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2000 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 76,778 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X457 XRH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 26 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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X457 XRH is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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